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Five Great Things About DFW

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Real Estate Agent with DFW FINE PROPERTIES 0506509

 

5 GREAT THINGS ABOUT LIVING IN THE DFW AREA

 

 Housing continues to appreciate in value in most cities in the DFW area and what would cost about one million or more in California can cost approximately between $350,000 to $499,000. This listing sold for under $450,000.00 located on a peninsula backing up to Corp Engineer property.  

 

There are two zoos to visit. One is the Dallas Zoo; the other is the Fort Worth Zoo. It's a great place for families to spend the day and kids seem to love it so much they never want to leave! Halloween is fun at the zoo for kids and animals alike. Boo at the Zoo offers spectacular family fun at the Fort Worth Zoo.  

 

 

 

 

 

For peace and tranquility I recommend Japanese Gardens in Fort Worth followed by dinner at Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant located at 2201 N. Commerce or Japanese Palace at 8445 Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. But if you get there early, you might want to start the day at Ol' South Pancake House at 1509 South University Drive.

 

 

 

This summer the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens features Fairy Tales with a Texas Twist. Pecan Grove will once again be filled with the whimsy and magic of four giant houses draped in red, white and blue appealing to the young and young at heart with storybook tie-ins and unmatched floral displays. As the summer progresses, the houses will transition to Autumn foliage and the famous pumpkin patch.There will also be music concerts in the park. Check the website for current attractions.

 

  

 

The gardens are filled with

peace and quiet. It's a great place to take pictures, exercise and relax!

 

 

And finally, education and diversity is very important. In Flower Mound, LISD has exemplary schools.  It also has one of the best programs for children with Autism. Some of the Schools and Universities to consider are Southern Methodist University, Texas Woman's University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas of Dallas, University of Dallas, Texas Wesleyan University, University of North Texas, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. There are many Community Colleges and Private Schools too. When it comes to the overall cost of living, DFW Metroplex is still an affordable place to live and work without paying State Income Tax and you get to enjoy warmer climate too! Texas DFW is a great place for education, residential properties, golf, fishing, boating, sports, tourism, health care, technology, entertainment, the arts, and conventions. The five great reasons to live in DFW are: 1) housing, 2) zoos, 3) botanical arboretums, 4) education, and 5) diversity. 

 

www.lisd.net

 

www.dallasarboretum.org

 

www.dallaszoo.com

 

www.fortworthzoo.org

 

www.tripadvisor.com

 

www.fwbg.org

 

 

 

©Patricia Feager 6/2/2015

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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Comments(25)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Patricia. There are so many reasons to live in your area of the country, but the reasons you mentions are a very good start. Great job with your post.

Jun 01, 2015 07:00 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Thanks Joe. I've been to many NE states but never CT. When I think of CT I think of schools of higher education and prestigious mansions, large tree lined streets, and people with good manners.

Jun 01, 2015 07:05 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Sounds like great reasons to live in DFW...fun in the sun and great education opportunities with reasonable housing..gotta love it and live it !

Jun 01, 2015 07:24 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof Very true words about the differential in home values, plus...DFW doesn't have a drought. Hope you'all are drying out now!

Jun 01, 2015 08:06 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have not been to Dallas. i hope to some day. Thank you for the information. 

Jun 01, 2015 08:48 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

There are so many wonderful things about Dallas and you have touched on a few I didn't know. Thanks for the informative post.

Jun 01, 2015 10:41 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a gorgeous home....under $450,000????  Not around here! What a deal! Love the other pictures too! Nothing like a day at the zoo with the kids...my idea of a great time!

Jun 01, 2015 10:58 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

nice posting. 

These followied posted are intertwined.

1. housing, 2. zoos, 3 botanical arboretums, 4 education,  and 5. diversity

If you get good education you get top housing. If you have little you live in 2 or 3. We all like diversity.  Your area is a great place to have a KW family reunion.

 

Jun 02, 2015 12:04 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I would love the Japanese Gardens and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. I'm more drawn towards the peaceful serene getaways because of the hectic life that real estate can create. Strolling through all that lush greenery and smelling the flowers and grass would put me in such a relaxed state of mind!

Jun 02, 2015 01:26 AM
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof your post covers a lot a great things to do and you still can add in a separate post the sports in DFW area. I love Joe T's in the stockyard area. HIGHLY recommend get the meal. 

Jun 02, 2015 02:16 AM
Marla Yost
The Yost Team- Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, TX
The Yost Team

Great post ! I live in Mansfield ,Tx and love everything about Texas.

Jun 02, 2015 02:36 AM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

DFW has a lot to offer. Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof I would agree the housing prices are no match for what you can get in DFW versus California! 

Jun 02, 2015 04:57 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia I have heard a lot of great things about the Dallas/Forth Worth area, and you have done an excellent job in highlighting a few of the things that make DFW an exceptional place.

Jun 02, 2015 05:10 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

I would love to come to the DFW area.  Have only had a layover there..Would love to get out and ride the range..

Jun 02, 2015 09:57 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Patricia -- I'm a bit envious of "what you get" for your homebuying dollar in Dallas Fort Worth versus most of the communities I cover in California.  I've yet to visit Texas....one day....

Jun 02, 2015 06:16 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

looks like lots of great reasons to visit Dallas/Fort Worth! and if any of your clients are moving to the DC metro area - let me know! I would love to help them. 

Jun 02, 2015 08:46 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

You've given us a great glimpse of the DFW area, a place I haven't (yet) visited.

Jun 04, 2015 01:00 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I would love to visit the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. And, I guess we would need extra days for the zoos and museums. 

Jun 04, 2015 11:32 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy, I would love to spend time with you and Dolores at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens; followed by the Dallas Zoo. You'd need a couple of days to fully enjoy the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, including Japanese Gardens, The Fort Worth Zoo, and all the great museums.

Jun 05, 2015 01:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Patricia Feager, MBA, GRI, Cert Negotiations Expert, Military Relo Prof 

What a wonderful overview of the Dallas Fort Worth area. Love the photos! It was fun to learn more about your community that you clearly know so well

Jeff

Jun 14, 2015 02:47 AM